The Best Xbox One Games

The Xbox One must-haves.

Microsoft's Xbox One was released in November 2013, and months after its release, you may be wondering what's worthwhile playing on the new system. As it turns out, there are plenty of great games already available for the successor to the wildly popular Xbox 360. Check out our list of top Xbox One titles below, and let us know what you think about our picks in the comments. Of course, with even more games scheduled to come out, expect us to add and update this list as the months roll on!

"There's an incredible scope to what you can do in Black Flag, with a level of harmony between its component parts that encourages you to try it all, and a story that keeps you invested throughout the whole thing."

"Battlefield 4 multiplayer is a blast and definitely the best reason to return to this hallowed franchise or dive in for the first time. Though the campaign makes strides in the right direction, it remains a sideshow to the main event. Expansive and exciting, challenging and empowering, Battlefield 4 multiplayer is a thrilling endeavor in this generation or the next."

"From an exuberant campaign full of spectacle and variety to the way Extinction's unpredictable aliens force you to use those targeting skills in entirely new ways, Ghosts strikes an excellent balance between the familiar and the novel. This is a game that's keenly aware of the series' strengths, but doesn't find itself beholden to them."

"There are so few games willing to explore that dull ache that I became mesmerized by Aurora's journey, even when I needed to step away from her plight while I regained my composure. Child of Light is a wonderfully realized, somber adventure, and I couldn't be happier that such a game exists."

"Survival may not be always be pretty in Dead Rising 3, but it's fun to roam around in this LA-inspired setting for Capcom's latest take on a zombie apocalypse. You'll be able to hop in a car and traverse from one end of this city to the other in about five minutes, but the thrill is in the journey rather than the destination."

"Diablo 3: Ultimate Evil Edition feels like the happy conclusion of a two-year public beta, with the initial purchasers on PC bearing much of the grief with the auction house and the slow pace to reach level 60."

"This is the quintessential version of FIFA 14. It brings a level of authenticity never before seen in the genre and sets new standards for player control and stadium atmosphere. Too often have we seen football games flounder in the transition to new consoles, but FIFA 14 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One is a step above it's peers."

"It's far more than just a great racing sim, or a gorgeous showcase for the types of feats the Xbox One hardware is capable of. This is a game built on the romantic thrill of motorsport in all its forms, and that love for its subject matter is all but impossible to resist."

"Though it's unusual for everything to take place in a single location, there's so much to do and see, and whether you take a stealthy or head-on approach, infiltrating Camp Omega in Ground Zeroes is a thrilling experience that shouldn't be missed."

"The on-court action in NBA 2K14 isn't markedly different from the way the current generation versions play, which means its excellent, and by far the best we've ever seen in virtual basketball. What's so remarkable is how the upgraded visuals enhance the overall experience."

"Momentum is the name of the game in this 2D platformer. Rayman runs, leaps, swings, glides, and swims with a kinetic grace that compels you ever onward. Being able to squeeze past spikes and thunder across toppling towers should be expected in any adventure that presents such formidable challenges, but what makes Legends special is how joyful such movements are."

"From the moment you embark on your journey right up until the final deathblow, Strider is a blast to play. Controlling this agile ninja feels empowering right out of the gate, and each new upgrade brings with it an enjoyable new way to engage your foes."

"The high-flying action intertwines beautifully with the brutish, tactical titan battles, creating battlefields that crackle with possibility. Titanfall is a leap forward for shooters, a game that combines the vibrant and new with the tried and true to create something special."

"What's most remarkable about Tomb Raider is how its many elements so perfectly complement each other, so that no matter which activity you're currently engaged in, you're fully invested. Even the straightforward platforming, in which Lara's sticky hands ensure there's little chance of failure, is thrilling thanks to brief quick-time events that keep your mind focused on even your smallest actions."

"This is another expertly designed entry in the enthralling series. Though the core action remains largely unchanged, it's as exciting as it has ever been, thanks in part to the gorgeous visual design that brings each location to life."

"Watch Dogs is a lushly produced and riotous game with an uncanny ability to push you from one task to the next, each of which is just as fun as the last. This version of Chicago is crawling with a hyperbolic number of degenerates, and I didn't mind squashing pyromaniacs and slavers."

These are great games. My favorites are Titanfall, Dead Rising 3(awesome game, especially for a lauch title) Forza 5, Killer Instinct, Max the Curse of Brotherhood(awesome and underrated game) and yes Ryse! I loved Ryse. The graphics alone are better than ANY game next gen. I have ps4 also but I recently traded in Infamous( I hated this game) for Watchdogs which I will say plays and looks very nice.,.,.

@skiggy34 Very true, i am enjoying the XBOX One library a TON right now. But my PS4 is starting to collect a bit of dust since I do not like Second Son. I only got my PS4 for the exclusives as I don't like the PS controller for first person shooters hence I am still waiting for good exclusives to come out for my PS4.

@skiggy34@kovaras1984 Really? So what do you have to look forward to? Halo 5, Sunset Overdrive, and Quantum Break?...I'll pass. PS4 is bringing Bloodborne, Uncharted,TLOU, No Man's Sky, The Order, Infamous, The Evil Within...and we know God of War will come

.Imagine if Playstation still had Metal Gear series, Tomb Raider, and Final Fantasy as exclusives....would be complete dominance

The 360 will be my last microsoft purchase, Just because they care more about money than they do gamers. I had problems with them even with the 360.....and now that PS4 has Party chat and with the new update you can play ur own music while playing a game....It's a no brainer

dead rising 3 killer instinct ryse, titanfall crimson dragon are all good exclusive x1 has already. with halo 5 and quantum break coming next year and games with gold starting up this month its a good time to invest in x1. i will be soon. i have wii u so far

By looking at this list I can tell you haven't played killer instinct since launch.

With arcade mode, new characters and alternative customizable costumes that game is a lot better now. For me it is atleast one of the 5 better games on the platform (assassin's creed, fifa, forza and titanfall are the others).

Good list own over half of it myself, still loving titanfal a couple of months on, very good game. At least there are a few exclusives on the xbox list rather than ps4s best game list which was nearly all x-platform lol

@Vinnvn Your entire existence on this thread, and many Xbox threads I've seen, is to troll and devalue another brand's fans. You represent a portion of the PS4 crowd that many have come to roll their eyes at after the overuse of Xbox memes and jokes. You argue for better resolution and frame rates, and yet you continue to play PS4 rather than sticking with the PC. You act like graphics make the game, when it is about experience and overall quality as a whole. And lastly, you falsely assume being a good troll is proclaiming others to be butthurt. You lead a pitiful life if trolling Xbox articles is your source of enjoyment. So please, sit down and shut up. You make the PS4 crowd and tasteful trolling look bad, amateur.

Battlefield 4???? You have got to be shitting me. LMAO This game still will not play right on my 360 so i will not buy it for XB1. When they wrote the review for it were they smoking a crack pipe??? "Battlefield 4 multiplayer is a thrilling endeavor in this generation or the next" How can this be? It must have frozen on them and all the other bugs as well and they still gave it a 8/10 i think :(

@callsignalpha Is Ryse a game that we're going to look back on as one of this generations greatest? - definitely not. But is it a really fun game that shows off the gorgeous graphical capability of the X1? - yes, for sure.

I'm not sure I'd pay full-price for it, but it's definitely worth picking up a copy second-hand or download in future once the price comes down a bit more on xbox live.

Definitely missing PvZ. Free DLC every month? Hours and hours of awesome, original shooter fun? Very high value considering its only $40. KI is great also, although is lacking in the value a bit. Plenty more greats to come, for BOTH consoles. Wish I had the time for both.